Safe Sedation Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 components make up successful sedation?
A
Anxiolysis
Sedation
Analgesia
2
Q
What is seen first with sedative agents?
A
Relief of anxiety at lowest end of dose range
3
Q
What is sedation?
A
CNS depression but preserving rousability
4
Q
ASA levels of sedation
A
See table
5
Q
When is analgesia plus sedation a requirement?
A
Prior to regional anaesthesia
6
Q
What sedatives also have analgesia effects?
A
Ketamine
Fentanyl/ alfentanil
N2O
7
Q
What dose of propofol is appropriate for sedation for DC cardioversion?
A
10-20mg boluses with midazolam 2mg initially
8
Q
What is an appropriate dose of ketamine?
A
10mg
